Tourism

EXCLUSIVE: It was set to kickstart tourism post-COVID, but a plan to build Australia’s largest marine observatory in Busselton is in jeopardy after coming in $20 million over budget.

US investment giant Blackstone has launched another bid to buy Crown Resorts.

SeaLink Travel Group will formally change its name to Kelsian Group next week, an anagram the company says represents growth and a nod to its origins.

Qantas Airways says it is seeing a surge in travel demand and confidence as local and international borders reopen.

WA's largest employer has become the latest company to introduce mandatory vaccinations for its staff and visitors.

Plans to build Australia’s largest marine observatory in the South West have hit a hurdle after the project came in more than 50 per cent over budget amid rising construction costs.

International travel restarting in Australia's two most populous states has been dangled as an incentive for vaccination laggards to pick up the pace.

Crown Resorts shareholders have flagged concerns about the embattled casino giant forking out millions for departing executives, as it reported revenue had plummeted 30 per cent.

The Premier said today Western Australia will not bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, saying the state needed to retain its financial firepower for more important issues.

Tourism WA's executive director of industry, aviation and markets has stepped up as managing director, more than a year after Brodie Carr left the agency's top job.

The federal government has bolstered the latest round of the Building Better Regions Fund to $300 million to drive the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Qantas is close to choosing which plane and engine suppliers will provide its next domestic fleet.

The consumer watchdog has warned Australian airports not to increase its charges for airlines in an attempt to recover lost income due to COVID shutdowns.

A plan to ease congestion along West Coast Highway could see an open trench or underground tunnel built near Scarborough’s $100 million beachfront redevelopment.

Australia's tourism and trade minister believes international borders will be open in time for Christmas.

Virgin Australia is introducing two direct flights to Hobart, as part of the airline’s move to expand its domestic network between states where travel is permitted.

RAC has reported strong growth in revenue from its insurance and resorts businesses, with the group also benefiting from large investment gains.

Singapore Airlines is cancelling dozens of flights in the lead-up to Christmas, making it harder for Australians stranded overseas to return home.

The not-for-profit behind a $32 million plan to build Australia’s largest natural marine observatory at Busselton has lodged its plans with the federal government today.

A Qantas plan to resume flights between Australia and Japan has been grounded after the competition watchdog said it would reduce competition.

Western Australia does not plan to reopen its borders to coronavirus-hit eastern states until 2022.

Virgin has joined Qantas in pushing for mandatory vaccination of its frontline workforce by mid-November, with office-based staff given until March 2022.

Travel agency group Flight Centre has slumped to a loss due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic but sees blue skies ahead.

Qantas is hoping to resume international flights to COVID-safe destinations by December, with other routes to restart in April 2022.

Businesses would do well to follow Qantas' model of requiring COVID-19 vaccinations, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.

WA’s hotel development pipeline remains robust despite border closures and lockdowns hurting the state’s tourism industry.

A new chairperson and board changes preface a fresh era for Tourism WA.

The state government’s plan to clear 12 hectares of vegetation in Exmouth to realign Yardie Creek Road will be subject to the highest possible level of scrutiny by the EPA.

Western Australia's premier insists tourism is thriving within the state's closed borders despite the industry reporting mass cancellations.

The federal government has quietly tightened the rules around people trying to leave Australia during the coronavirus pandemic.

DXN has joined the multi-million-dollar Australian Biome project after signing an agreement to provide the tourism site’s data centre and network connectivity.

Qantas is temporarily standing down about 2,500 employees despite the federal government yesterday announcing extra support for airlines.